The worst 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan problems
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Recalls 2
Structure
- What is wrong
- On certain fire trucks, one or both of the cab tilt cylinders may lock when the cab is being lowered. This can happen if a velocity fuse trips in either of the cylinders.
- Risk
- If only one velocity fuse trips and not the other, the resulting unequal loading may cause one or both of the cylinders to bend allowing the cab to lower to the chassis.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install flow restrictors in the cab tilt blinders to reduce the speed at which the cab lowers. The recall began on october 11, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V270000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain fire trucks equipped with harrison hydra-gen generator pumps, the tubing connecting the soft start to the generator pump can break away from the fitting and spray hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
- Risk
- This can cause a fire that could endanger people in the vicinity, the vehicle itself, and nearby property.
- Remedy
- Harrison hydra-gen notified owners on january 15, 2003. Dealers will remove two pieces of steel tubing and replace them with a high pressure hose. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact harrison hydra-gen at 1‑800‑723‑3334 or american lafrance/freightliner at 1‑800‑385‑4357.
Recall number 03V089000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan 2
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Is the 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan?
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How many recalls does the 2002 American Lafrance Metropolitan have?
2 recalls, covering structure and electrical system.
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